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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,853.92, 38,438.46 and 15,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,853.92, 38,438.46 and 15,278.76 is: 21,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,853.92 : 38,438.46 = 15,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,853.92/38,438.46 = 15,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,853.92x = 38,438.46 × 15,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,853.92x = 587,292,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,292,005.11/27,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.72

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